FFA confirms new date for Argentina match

Football Federation Australia today confirmed that the highly-anticipated match between the Socceroos and former world champion Argentina at the MCG had been re-scheduled for Tuesday 11 September 2007.

Football Federation Australia today confirmed that the highly-anticipated match between the Socceroos and former world champion Argentina at the MCG had been re-scheduled for Tuesday 11 September 2007.

FFA had agreed to the Argentinean Football Association-s request to re-schedule the international match with the Socceroos which had been planned for the MCG on 6 June.

“We-d like to thank all the fans for their patience and understanding while we finalised a new date for the match,” said FFA CEO Ben Buckley.

“We have worked hard with the Argentinean Association, the Victorian Government and the MCG to set a date in stone which will enable Argentina to bring their best players to Australia. We are very grateful for the continued strong support of the government in Victoria through this whole process.”

“The new date is now confirmed and we hope that fans that have already purchased tickets will be able to attend as it promises to be a unique international major event with our Socceroos up against one of the top teams in the World. Coming straight off the back of our first ever Asian Cup campaign, I know the players are looking forward to another huge crowd in Melbourne.”

Victoria-s Tourism Minister, Tim Holding said: "It is terrific news that the World-s number one team is now confirmed to play the Socceroos on Australia-s biggest sporting stage, and the FFA have done an excellent job in ensuring that this game will go ahead.

The game will boost the sport at a grassroots level, as fans young and old will be inspired by seeing their heroes in action.

The recent announcement of the final plans for the Rectangular Stadium and our positive relationship with the FFA, along with our drive and commitment to hosting such great events, means that all Victorians can continue to look forward to top quality soccer in September and beyond."

Fans who have already purchased tickets to the match on the original date are urged to retain them as they are valid for the re-scheduled date.

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster for the new date.

Refunds are also available for those who are unable to attend and that information is detailed below.